Club Notes: April 10

The Wake Democratic Men’s Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 11, at the Holiday Inn Downtown, 320 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. State Rep. Grier Martin will speak. Dinner costs $20 for members, $23 for non-members. Reservations must be made by April 8 by emailing WakeDMC@mail.com.

Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Support Group

The Raleigh Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 11, at North Raleigh Brookdale, 1200 Carlos Drive, Raleigh. The discussion will focus on pharmacy co-pays. For more information, call Esther at 919-782-6784 or Grace at 919-303-8080.

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Soroptimist International of Raleigh will present the 2016 Triangle Women of Distinction Awards from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at The Glenwood Club, 3300 Woman’s Club Drive, Raleigh. Tickets are $55 each. For more information, go to www.SoroptimistRaleigh.org/events.

Raleigh Diabetes Support Group

The Raleigh Diabetes Support Group will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Milner Church, 1950 New Bern Ave., Raleigh. Dr. Robert Milham will talk about how to reverse type 2 diabetes. Lunch will be provided at no charge, donations will be accepted. Call 919-604-3519 or email msndukecns@aol.com to register.

Wake Forest Kiwanis

Wake Forest Kiwanis hosts bingo from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St., Wake Forest. For more information, go to www.wakeforestkiwanis.com.

Brier Creek Seniors

The Brier Creek Seniors meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays for social activities, speakers, trips, and games at the Brier Creek Elementary School/Community Center. For details call 919-973-4044.

Triangle Singles Club

A dance club for single people age 40 and older meets from 8:30 to 11 p.m. on alternating Fridays and Saturdays at Northbrook Country Club, 4905 North Hills Drive, Raleigh. The cost is $5 for members and $8 for guests. The event features a DJ, food and soft drinks. For details, call Lewis Lemond at 919-740-3103 or go to www.meetup.com/Triangle-Singles-Club.

Wake County Republican Women’s Club

The Wake County Republican Women’s Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. A social begins at 11:30 a.m. and the lunch and program begin at 11:45 a.m. To register, go to www.wakerepublicanwomen.org.

Wake Forest Area Republican Club

The Wake Forest Area Republican Club meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Real McCoy’s, 3325 Rogers Road, Wake Forest. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Triangle Stroke Support Group

A support group for stroke patients, caregivers and people at risk of having a stroke meets at noon the third Tuesday of each month at St. Matthew AME Church, 1629 Bennett St., Raleigh. All meetings are free and open to the community.

The Wake Forest Survivors of Suicide is a support group for those who have been affected by suicide. The group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at 10580 Ligon Mill Rd., Ste. 210, Perkins Counseling, Wake Forest. Questions may be directed to 919-368-6286 or email info@theshoregriefcenter.org.

Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Support Group

Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Support Group meets at noon the third Tuesday of each month at Spring Arbor of Raleigh, 1810 New Hope Road, Raleigh. The group offers a safe place for caregivers, family members and friends of people with dementia to meet and develop a support system. To RSVP, email ermktg@hhhunt.com or call 919-250-0255.

Newcomers Club

Newcomers Club of Raleigh invites members and prospective members to Welcome Coffees the first Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harrington Grove Swim and Racquet Club, 12201 New Leesville Blvd., Raleigh. For details, go to NewcomersClubRaleigh.org.

Wake Forest Lions Club

The Wake Forest Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at The Forks Cafeteria, 339 S. Brooks St. For details, call Bob Wallace at 919-671-9913.

▪ The club meets for Bingo from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at The Factory, 1839 S. Main St., Wake Forest. Participants pay a $20 entry fee and receive a packet of cards and the chance to win cash prizes. For details, go to WakeForestBingo.com.

The Raleigh Civil War Roundtable meets for a lecture program at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the Daniels Auditorium at the N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. Admission is free; new members are welcome.

TOPS Morning Club

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Morning Club hosts 9:30 a.m. weigh-ins and 10:30 a.m. meetings Mondays at Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Road, Wake Forest, and other locations. One-year membership to the nonprofit weight loss support program costs $32. For details, call Laura Wickwar at 919-621-3613 or go to www.tops.org.

Social clubs

Specialized Recreation Services of the City of Raleigh offers three social clubs for individuals with developmental disabilities. The clubs encourage the development of appropriate leisure and social skills. For details, call 919-996-2147.

▪ The Capitol Bridge Club meets for competitive bridge from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays at Jaycee Community Center, 2405 Wade Ave., Raleigh. For details, call 919-996-6833.

Seniors dance club

Pullen Park invites seniors 50 and older to its dance club, which meets from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave., Raleigh. The club dances to live ballroom music including foxtrot, waltz, swing and Latin tunes. The cost is $8 per person per week. For details, call 919-831-6052.